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Uttar Pradesh Congress Leaders Remain Divided Ahead Of Elections

Uttar Pradesh Congress Leaders Remain Divided Ahead Of Elections
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Two important Congress leaders in Uttar Pradesh are having disagreements.

They are Ajay Rai, the state party president, and Rajendra Pal Gautam, the party’s state in-charge.

Other leaders have tried to help them settle their differences.

However, the two leaders are still not agreeing on party matters.

Rai is supported by many people in the state Congress unit.

Gautam has received permission from the party’s top leadership to make decisions.

Elections for the state Assembly are expected early next year.

Some Congress members worry that the disagreement could hurt the party in those elections.

Key facts

Ajay Rai’s role
President of the Uttar Pradesh Congress unit.
Rajendra Pal Gautam’s role
AICC state in-charge for Uttar Pradesh.
Current dispute
Rai and Gautam are not seeing eye to eye on party matters.
Attempts to resolve dispute
Several leaders have tried to iron out their differences.
Rai’s support
He has the backing of the state Congress unit.
Gautam’s authority
The Congress high command has authorized him to act as he sees fit.
Political concern
Some state Congress members fear the dispute could affect election results.

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